Coolant leak?
05-05-2010, 05:45 PM
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Coolant leak?
First thing first - it's a 06 MT with about 34k miles.
Ran in to a little prob today. Saw some smoke under the hood coming home from work. Luckily I was close to home. Pop the hood to see antifreeze spitting everywhere. The temp gauge didn't move a hair, although I was prob 6-8 minutes from home when I first saw the smoke.
I have an Injen intake where one of the screws has "rested" against the steel line. It was not pushed hard against it, just rests there. Looks like it has eaten away (may due to heat?) enough so that a hole appeared! I've had the intake on there for 3 years.
This is how it rests normally:
When I push the cone slightly to the left here is what it looks like, you can obviously see an area where the screw has worn in to the line:
I am by no means good with cars, any ideas of how to fix it? Other than fill it up and take it to a nearby shop? Thanks guys!
Ran in to a little prob today. Saw some smoke under the hood coming home from work. Luckily I was close to home. Pop the hood to see antifreeze spitting everywhere. The temp gauge didn't move a hair, although I was prob 6-8 minutes from home when I first saw the smoke.
I have an Injen intake where one of the screws has "rested" against the steel line. It was not pushed hard against it, just rests there. Looks like it has eaten away (may due to heat?) enough so that a hole appeared! I've had the intake on there for 3 years.
This is how it rests normally:
When I push the cone slightly to the left here is what it looks like, you can obviously see an area where the screw has worn in to the line:
I am by no means good with cars, any ideas of how to fix it? Other than fill it up and take it to a nearby shop? Thanks guys!
buy some new steel lines/fitting/mandrel and make a new one...will take time and patience.
05-06-2010, 03:07 AM
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Wow thanks for the fast responses everyone. I didn't notice the A/C not working, I will check that later today. I didn't know the refrigerant (R-134?) was green? I tried to trace the steel line to see if I could replace a simple section or not...and it seemed to go on forever lol. I don't think I'm that handy...
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05-06-2010, 08:35 AM
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Wow thanks for the fast responses everyone. I didn't notice the A/C not working, I will check that later today. I didn't know the refrigerant (R-134?) was green? I tried to trace the steel line to see if I could replace a simple section or not...and it seemed to go on forever lol. I don't think I'm that handy...
Yes, R-134a = refrigerant.
You cannot replace one section, entire line must be replaced from connection to connection, and as Jared stated, its not an easy task due to its connecting locations and you must empty the system (which is pressurized, and i believe venting it off to atmosphere is illegal) if it hasnt been emptied already from the hole. Then you must replace the line, then add R-134a back into the system using a kit that you can get from autoparts store.
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05-06-2010, 04:11 PM
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Yes, R-134a = refrigerant.
You cannot replace one section, entire line must be replaced from connection to connection, and as Jared stated, its not an easy task due to its connecting locations and you must empty the system (which is pressurized, and i believe venting it off to atmosphere is illegal) if it hasnt been emptied already from the hole. Then you must replace the line, then add R-134a back into the system using a kit that you can get from autoparts store.
You cannot replace one section, entire line must be replaced from connection to connection, and as Jared stated, its not an easy task due to its connecting locations and you must empty the system (which is pressurized, and i believe venting it off to atmosphere is illegal) if it hasnt been emptied already from the hole. Then you must replace the line, then add R-134a back into the system using a kit that you can get from autoparts store.
If it's the line I think it is, it's a pretty easy task to do. You really think its very hard to do? have you personally done it or are you assuming its hard?
I already PMed the OP with the A/C tools needed as with a parts list of the line. looks like you have to buy it in sections that run around 110. However I believe the line he has to replace is the one all single turbo guys remove So....there might be tons of them floating around the forum for free.
I trashed mine so =( lo siento!
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05-06-2010, 07:49 PM
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Is it really that easy to replace that line? It sure doesnt seem like it would be.
05-06-2010, 08:23 PM
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It connects up to the firewall if I remember correctly. As far as the metal thing where the brake cylinder is, take off the plastic brake cover and A/C line pulls straight up (once disconnected) however if he can get it patched then that's a no brainer he should do that.
Edit, pulled some pictures from my install thread.
this is where it goes into the firewall, you can use a A/C disconnect tool stick it in and it pops right out.
This is the line he broke, looking at my pictures I can tell for sure that this is NOT the line that gets removed when installing a single turbo kit. so scratch that idea of asking around.
Pretty sure that's where that line stops, just behind the air filter inlet.
Most of the job would be removing all the little clips holding the plastic covers on, I think there's 6 or so holding the brake cover on and a few more holding the piece that covers the windshield wiper motor cover.
Edit, pulled some pictures from my install thread.
this is where it goes into the firewall, you can use a A/C disconnect tool stick it in and it pops right out.
This is the line he broke, looking at my pictures I can tell for sure that this is NOT the line that gets removed when installing a single turbo kit. so scratch that idea of asking around.
Pretty sure that's where that line stops, just behind the air filter inlet.
Most of the job would be removing all the little clips holding the plastic covers on, I think there's 6 or so holding the brake cover on and a few more holding the piece that covers the windshield wiper motor cover.
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05-06-2010, 08:42 PM
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I am simply implying that the disadvantages of buying and owning a CAI versus a RAI. The RAI has much less complications, as well as protecting your engine with a 0 % chance of hydro lock unlike a CAI setup. Also the power gains of a RAI are better throughout the upper RPM range as opposed to more lower end to mid range power of installing a CAI. Can't argue with the price either.
Can't seem any reason why somebody would purchase a CAI over a RAI other than the fact that they are Ill informed of their functions, or maybe they have excess money they wanted to spend.
I work at a performance shop as a tech and have installed various turbo kits for 350z's as well, along with other header and intake installations for our vehicles. Modifying the a/c lines when installing aftermarket parts or kits on a 350z is very common and is needed for a trouble free car. Even thought this was of course the owners fault by not properly adjusting the a/c lines as needed, but my opinion of CAI's still stands as being what they are, junk.